Belt game 10,961 · August 5, 1953
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Cleveland Indians 11–0 at home to start reign 5,061 of the MLB belt, the 288th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since July 30, 1953, with 5 defenses over 6 days.
Washington Senators held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on August 9, 1953.
5,061Reign number
288Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held